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The 8 Best Markets in Wisconsin!

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Medford’s County Market, Medford, WI

Medford’s County Market’s popular departments have thousands of residents coming back for more. Check out the fresh bakery items, deli selections, blooms, meat and seafood, produce,… Read More

12 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Wisconsin!

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Jurustic Park, Marshfield, WI

Creatures that are in the Jurustic Park are made from metal and steel. Throughout the years, rust has accumulated tainting the steel to a reddish color. There are all sorts of animals throughout the… Read More

The 10 Best Historical Societies in Wisconsin

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North Wood County Historical Society, Marshfield, WI

The beautiful Upham House located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, is home to the North Wood County Historical Society. The Victorian Mansion is the perfect place to house all the areas historical items.… Read More

10 Best Antique Stores in Wisconsin!

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Cider Mill Antique Shop, Auburndale, WI

Inventory is always changing at the Cider Mill Antique Shop in Auburndale, Wisconsin. Check out their antiques and collectibles that they have available for purchase and ask them how they got their… Read More

10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Wisconsin!

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Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau, WI

The Monk Botanical Gardens is a true sanctuary. They provide education, social, and recreational activities within the community. The gardens nurture the idea of sustainability and environmental… Read More

The 6 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Wisconsin!

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Shepherd and Schaller, Wausau, WI

Shepherd and Schaller is a ski, snowboard, bike, water sports, outdoor clothing, and shoe sporting goods store. They offer high quality brand name apparent and equipment to ensure the best possible… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Wisconsin!

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Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Wausau, WI

If you’re looking for something for the kids to do on a rainy day, they don’t just have to sit in front of the TV. Instead, bring them to the Greater Wausau Children’s Museum for an… Read More

9 Best Record Stores in Wisconsin

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Inner Sleeve, Wausau, WI

What’s better than a record store? How about a record store with knowledgeable staff? The reviews on the company’s Facebook indicate the staff is helpful and cares about music as well as… Read More

The 10 Best Veterinarians in Wisconsin!

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Wisconsin Valley Vet Services, Wausau, WI

The Wisconsin Valley Vet Services offers a ton of services for your pets. Check out their packages to help save you money and their one of a kind events to switch the ‘patient-doctor’… Read More

The 7 Best Thrift Stores in Wisconsin!

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Nice As New, Wausau, WI

Founded in 1984, Nice As New is the perfect place to stop in central Wisconsin. Find an entire outfit or home good items. Their inventory is constantly changing and you’ll be in the midst of… Read More

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Dorchester Town Facts

Dorchester, Wisconsin. Population for Dorchester from the last gathering is 827. You can view Dorchester venues that host many Dorchester WI events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Dorchester page on Zillow. Currently Dorchester has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $200,080. More real estate facts about Dorchester: The number of properties currently for sale in Dorchester is 173. The median homes for sale listing price is $119,900. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Dorchester consisting of 82 with an average listing price for these house of $148,296. Out of the 39 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Dorchester is $263,984. Interest rates for Dorchester are at historic lows as well.

Dorchester Wisconsin has a latitude of 45.003200531006 and a longitude of -90.332496643066. View the full profile

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